Due to the national state of emergency and the recommendation of the U.S. Surgeon General, Guthrie is postponing non-emergent surgeries and a majority of clinical visits, according to a press release received on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe health and safety of our patients and staff is always our top priority,\u201d said Dr. Joseph Scopelliti, Guthrie president and CEO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cAfter careful consideration, we believe that taking this step now is in the best interest of all, and will help us to concentrate on decreasing exposure to the public and making sure we have adequate staff and supplies during this challenging period.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgeries and procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-emergent surgeries and procedures are postponed for an initial period of three weeks, beginning March 18, and continuing through April 10. Non-emergent surgeries are those that are scheduled in advance because they do not involve a medical emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGuthrie surgeons are reviewing each patient\u2019s case to make the determination if the surgery can safely be postponed,\u201d said Dr. Scopelliti. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEach patient\u2019s situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The patient\u2019s surgeon or his\/her advanced practice provider will call the patient directly if the surgery will be postponed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-emergent procedures and surgeries at the following Guthrie facilities will be postponed: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Corning Hospital, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital, Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, and Guthrie Big Flats Same Day Surgery Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Urgent and emergency procedures and surgeries will continue at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Corning Hospital, and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n